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Mr David Maynier

David Maynier is the Western Cape Minister of Education, having been appointed to the post in 2022. He previously served as the Minister of...

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Western Cape Department of Education: Contact Us

Street Address: 1 North Wharf Square, 2 Lower Loop Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address: Private Bag X9114, Cape Town, 8000...

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Western Cape Education Department: About Us

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the...

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We are fighting to place learners despite massive blow to our budget

Over the past 5 years, on average, the number of learners in Western Cape schools has increased by 19 000 each year, and additional learners...

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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly

With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their...

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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly during matric rage events

With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their...

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Minister Maynier’s message to the #ClassOf2023 and matric teachers

The 2023 matric exams begin tomorrow, which will be the culmination of the hard work our matrics and their teachers have put in to prepare...

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Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier, and Wesgro unveil Edu Invest

Public-Private Partnership initiative aims to attract investment into education and establish the Western Cape as an innovation powerhouse...

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WC teacher announced as a Top 10 finalist for the 2023 Global Teacher Prize!

In an announcement by actor Stephen Fry in Paris, France, this afternoon, Dr Mariëtte Wheeler, a Life Sciences teacher at Protea Heights...

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Western Cape #ClassOf2023 in numbers

A total of 76 903 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in the Western Cape this year. Of these, 64 105 are full...

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